Foo - What color are YOUR nipples?

I was thinking........Since I was getting custom wheels, I want either red or blue. Hmmmm.......:rolleyes:

http://www.radmfg.com/images/nipples_color_T.jpg

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Depends on how hard you pinch em.

when i twist them hard enough they turn blue :eek: :eek:

not a big fan of aluminum spoke nipples. They tend to make truing a big PITA. Now, if they made them in brass, oh yeah.

Of course, I have nipples of steel, wanna see?

*lifts up shirt*

I think salmon is the best way to describe them. :rolleyes:

Oh, you meant spoke nipples? They're silver.

*lifts up shirt*

I think salmon is the best way to describe them. :rolleyes:

Oh, you meant spoke nipples? They're silver.
:lol: OMG!!!! :roflmao:

Mine are kinda rusty looking, yea my beater wheel. Otherwise most are nice and silver.

not a big fan of aluminum spoke nipples. They tend to make truing a big PITA. Now, if they made them in brass, oh yeah.

Of course, I have nipples of steel, wanna see?

http://neatitems.com/images/2_inch_pipe_nipple.jpg

Now if you want a big assortment of nipples...

http://www.harriplumbing.com/plumbing%20fittings.jpg

You guys are so bad. I wanna see pics. So I can compare what they will look like.

Where is Cat and his purple ones?

Now if you want a big assortment of nipples...

http://www.harriplumbing.com/plumbing%20fittings.jpg

Wow, that looks pretty much identical to the plumbing section in the hardware store I've worked at for the last two summers. Hardware stores are such naughty places, what with all the nipples, nuts, and caulks. :rolleyes:

http://neatitems.com/images/2_inch_pipe_nipple.jpg
OMG. I'm so jealous. <:eek: was that another out-loud thought?>

<slinkin' away>

http://neatitems.com/images/2_inch_pipe_nipple.jpg

I wonder what comes out of that nipple?

Wow, that looks pretty much identical to the plumbing section in the hardware store I've worked at for the last two summers. Hardware stores are such naughty places, what with all the nipples, nuts, and caulks. :rolleyes:
Pipes. You forgot pipes. :rolleyes:

I seem to have lost my purple nurple, but it shall be found!

My bikes all have chrome ones at the moment....tough to find brass in colors (heavy riders looooooove brass nipples).

I wanna see pics.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/Michiganderbiker/bikeforums%20pics/Michigandergoestopless.jpg

when i twist them hard enough they turn blue :eek: :eek:
LOL

My nipples match the inside edge of the rim; black with black rim on one set (pictured), silver with siver rim on the other:

http://www.brianarner.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0885.jpg

I'm not good with colors, so I asked my wife. I'm sure when she stops laughing she will tell me.

There are some things a gentleman never discusses.....:D

I like having mine pinched!

I like them strong & light, so mine are Ti!

http://www.body-piercing-jewellery.com/acatalog/TiBCRSt3.jpg
They make a variety of Ti for nipples

*Gee*.....I didn't see that coming. :rolleyes: :D

You guys are messed up. I honestly want to know if I should have regular nipples, black or colored. The wheel is black on the inside but the edge is alu and the spokes are silver colored.

You guys are messed up. I honestly want to know if I should have regular nipples, black or colored. The wheel is black on the inside but the edge is alu and the spokes are silver colored.
Color them with a sharpie after you get the wheel.

I'm not going to Jimmy Jam my new bike, you goof. I'm not THAT mertonized...:rolleyes:

What color is the bike?

I'm not going to Jimmy Jam my new bike, you goof. I'm not THAT mertonized...:rolleyes:
If it is done correctly, it is customizing, not Jimmy Jamming! I think with some masking tape and care you could get a new effect with sharpies. Guys use them all the time to cover scratches, etc.

That said, I once saw a Litespeed built up with all anodized purple fasteners, nipples, etc. Raw titanium and purple were about the only colors on the bike. It was very striking. So I would say pick a nice color and go with it, esp. if your wheels are being hand built.

BTW, congrats on the new roadie!!!

I'd go with the black.

What color is the bike?
Silver. Or I could have it painted. Still not too late. The order to make the frame just went in today.


BTW, congrats on the new roadie!!!
It's a UMB, Jsharr. I ain't got no roadie. Hmmmph. But thanks anyway! :)

Hmmm, what are the chances of getting some sorta "Urban Mountain Bike" decal or something on it?

Seriously.

Silver. Or I could have it painted. Still not too late. The order to make the frame just went in today...

Call me boring, but I'd want it to either match the spoke, or the anodizing of some other accents on the bike. Brass nipples are a bit more durable than aluminum, so that might be another consideration.

I'd go with silver, based on what I know now.

Hmmm, what are the chances of getting some sorta "Urban Mountain Bike" decal or something on it?

Seriously.


I can still request no decals on it. OH! Tom knows how to do those things doesn't he??? :) Maybe if I send him a little cash.............:p

I honestly think it would be cool!

Call me boring, but I'd want it to either match the spoke, or the anodizing of some other accents on the bike. Brass nipples are a bit more durable than aluminum, so that might be another consideration.

I'd go with silver, based on what I know now.


I wanted to do a Chris King red head set and hubs but that was part of the cutting down in components. I figured the frame was most important first. But he has a "leather type" of bar tape that matches the nipples. He has blue, red silver and black tape. And when I held it up to it, it went pretty good in terms of color matching.

One set of wheels I have are black rim, black nipples, and black spokes. :D
My other set has just black rims and black spokes with no nipples. ;)

I honestly think it would be cool!


I just remembered this guy did custom decals for my show car. I need to find him again.

One set of wheels I have are black rim, black nipples, and black spokes. :D
My other set has just black rims and black spokes with no nipples. ;)


Thats the one that says "freakin' fast" huh?

(........I know MY bike, skebbe ;) )

Thats the one that says "freakin' fast" huh?

(........I know MY bike, skebbe ;) )

Very close BUT you conveniently made a spelling mistake because you're a good girl.;)

It's a UMB, Jsharr. I ain't got no roadie. Hmmmph. But thanks anyway! :)
Acceptance is the first step in the healing process Siu. Calling it what you want, you bought a roadie.

Very close BUT you conveniently made a spelling mistake because you're a good girl.;)

Angel is the word, skebbe. ANGEL. ;)











.......and you guys quit smirking. :mad:

ANGEL. ;)


Very true :) m(-.-)m

I use red for alloy nipples, it helps me keep track of which are which, I use brass nipples on rear wheel drive side and on my winter wheelset. I've never had an alloy nipple fail in the 4 or 5 years I've been using them, spokes yes nipples no.

But this thread isn't about nipple failure is it?

I just remembered this guy did custom decals for my show car. I need to find him again.

Siu, send mswantak a PM. He's in San Leandro and does super work with decals. He does the art no-charge, and is very reasonable. The only downside is that it might take him a few weeks to get them for you.

315 people viewed this, funny.
you say the word nipple and they come running in.

I just might do that, thank you, Zorro. As for the time - the bike is going to be quite a few weeks anyhoo.

More nipples

http://www.imgplace.com/directory/dir824/1175535525_4508.jpg

More nipples

http://www.imgplace.com/directory/dir824/1175535525_4508.jpg
you're gonna make them really lose control now!